diff --git a/compacting-storage.lua b/compacting-storage.lua
index 1fa12b7..4dbe0fb 100644
--- a/compacting-storage.lua
+++ b/compacting-storage.lua
@@ -235,12 +235,13 @@ while true do
             diff = filter_clamp(diff, current_dist)
             local crafts = diff_to_crafts(diff)
             execute_crafts(craft_requester, item_type, crafts)
-        elseif num > MAX_NUM then
-            -- keep requesting until above MAX_NUM
-            requesting[item_type] = nil
         else
             requesting[item_type] = true
         end
+        if num > MAX_NUM then
+            -- keep requesting until above MAX_NUM
+            requesting[item_type] = false
+        end
         if requesting[item_type] then
             request_more(request_t, item_type)
         end